NORWALK — A Norwalk man is facing domestic violence charges after he allegedly punched his ex-girlfriend in the face during an argument, police said.

Police responded to reports of an ongoing domestic dispute at a Warren Street residence around 8 p.m. Friday night.

Police said that 29-year-old Xavier Dash had shown up at his ex-girlfriend’s house unannounced to pick up some of his belongings, despite a protective order that prohibits him from doing so.

Dash, who police said was heavily intoxicated when they arrived on the scene, punched the victim in the face in the heat of an argument, police said. When the victim left, police said that Dash began throwing her belongings outside.

When police arrived, Dash told them that he had been struck in the face by the victim. Though cops could find no evidence of physical abuse against Dash, the woman did has visible swelling on her left cheek and a small cut on her lip.

Dash was then placed under arrest and transported to the Norwalk Police Department. He was charged third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and violation of a protective order. He was held on a $20,000 bond, and he was given a court date on Jan. 8.

As police were booking Dash, he fell to the ground and complained of severe chest pain.

Dash was transported to the hospital by emergency services. Though he was cleared by medical staff quickly, when he returned to his holding cell police were able to see swelling and a small cut on his face.

As a result, the female victim was also given a misdemeanor summons to court.